578: David Scott Peters on Effective Budgeting

578: David Scott Peters on Effective Budgeting

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee January 7, 2019 Duration: 59:50

David Scott Peters is the founder of TheRestaurantExpert.com, a company specializing in coaching and training independent restaurant owners.

He is the developer of SMART Systems Pro, an online restaurant management software designed specifically for independent restaurant operators.

David is a regular speaker at food industry events all over the country, is a regular guest contributor to restaurant industry publications, and enjoys teaching restaurant owners how to live their passions while also operating a profitable business. 

This is David's 3rd time on the show! I HIGHLY suggest you check out his first 2 interviews:

Today we're here to discuss budgeting. Specifically, we'll cover:

  • Why a budget is so important,
  • Why Most Restaurant Owners Don't have a budget,
  • The benefits of having a budget, and
  • How to build a budget the right way
  • Also we'll discuss the first steps you can take to getting a budget

Show notes…

Favorite success quote or mantra:

"Trust the process."

In this episode with David Scott Peters, we discuss:

  1. Why a budget is so important to controlling costs. 
    • Responsibility to be profitable.
    • Roadmap to profits.
    • Goal setting and tracking.
  2. Why Most Restaurant Owners Don't have a budget. 
    • Follow their gut.
    • Think they know their number in the head.
    • Don't want to give up control. 
    • Don't want to share their numbers.
  3. Benefits to having a budget.
    • Reactive VS Proactive.
    • Recover From Unexpected road blocks.
    • Management bonuses.
    • Labor Controls.
  4. How to build a budget the right way.
    • Right tool- Budget Creator Pro.
    • Prime cost, the prime cost formula.
      •  Materials and labor involved in it is production, excluding fixed costs. Rent? 
    • Where to get the numbers.
    • What to do if you don't have the numbers.
    • Budget Webinar

Resources Mentioned

    • Smart Systems Pro 
      • CALL 1-877-457-6278 EX 106 MENTION "RESTAURANT UNSTOPPABLE" AND GET Smart Budget Pro FREE!

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Contact info:

1-877-457-6278 EX 106 Mention "RESTAURANT UNSTOPPABLE" get Smart Budget Pro software free, and be sure to learn more about Smart Systems Pro

The Restaurant Expert Youtube Channel

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Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
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